Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
JoAnn Smith Cleckler
Jan 29, 2021
The Remarkable Life of JoAnn Cleckler
My Mom loved birds and all wildlife.
She loved dogs, ice cream, chocolate, and crossword puzzles.
She laughed often and had a good sense of humor.
She had a rich vocabulary and...
Sylvia (Mendoza) Morrison
Jan 28, 2021
Sylvia Morrison, 64, peacefully passed from this life surrounded by her loving family on January 28, 2021. She was born to Vicente Mendoza and Guadalupe Mancillas Mendoza on June 14, 1956 in San Benito, Texas.
Sylvia retired from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability after 35 years of dedicated service. In her leisure time, she enjoyed...
Petra Reyes
Jan 28, 2021
Petra Reyes, 80, passed peacefully on January 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Emigdio Reyes and Abundia Rocha on October 1, 1940 in Guadalcazar, San Luis Potosí, México.
She was known for her delicious, authentic Mexican food including her famous carne guisada, flour tortillas, and tamales. Petra enjoyed gardening and...
William J. True
Jan 27, 2021
A tribute is not available at this time for William J. True. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Angel Flores
Jan 26, 2021
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Minerva "Minnie" Sanchez
Jan 24, 2021
Minerva “Minnie” Sanchez, 67, peacefully passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born in Villa Cavazos, Texas on October 1, 1953 to the late Narciso and Eudelia Garcia Sanchez.
After graduating high school, Minerva went on to complete university studies and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting. She was a...
E. Glenn Blasingame
Jan 23, 2021
Glenn Blasingame, 90, passed away with his family by his side on January 23, 2021, after complications from a stroke.
Elbert Glenn Blasingame was born on May 8, 1930 in San Benito, Texas, to Asa and Ella Blasingame. Glenn attended school in San Benito and began work as a cross-country truck driver at...
Jose Isabel "Chavelo" Noyola
Jan 23, 2021
Jose Isabel "Chavelo" Noyola peacefully passed from this life on Friday, January 23, 2021 at 91 years of age. He was born on November 19, 1929 in Los Fresnos, Texas to the late Jose Noyola and Silveria Patlan Noyola.
At the age of 25, Jose enlisted in the U.S. Army and rose to the rank of Sergeant...
Elaine Marie O'Keefe
Jan 20, 2021
Elaine M. O’Keefe, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 peacefully at home.
Elaine was born on December 17, 1935 in St. Paul, Dakota County, MN. Elaine was a resident of Laguna Vista area for several years. She was a nice person who enjoyed going on cruises as well as shopping and loved...
Ogdalia "Lala" M. Miller
Jan 19, 2021
Ogdalia “Lala” M. Miller,79, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her residence in Laguna Vista surrounded by her loving family.
Ogdalia was born on April 17, 1941 in Camargo, Mexico to Isidro and Benito Quiones. She was a former resident of Cleveland, Ohio where she was a beautician for many years. She...
Susan A Adams
Jan 19, 2021
A tribute is not available at this time for Susan A Adams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ely Noyola Cortez
Jan 18, 2021
With a heart of peace and a smile through tears, the family announces that Ely Noyola Cortez, age 87, entered eternal rest on January 18, 2021. He is now safe and at peace in the arms of God.
Ely was born April 17, 1933 in San Benito, Texas to Donaciano G. & Dolores N. Cortez. Both of...
Ruth Helen (Misener) Wolfgang
Jan 17, 2021
Ruth Helen (Misener) Wolfgang, at the age of 92, passed into eternity to join her husband on January 17, 2021. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will occur at a later date.
Born Oct. 12, 1928 to Laverne & Eveline Misener, Ruth attended Bendle Community Schools...
Celestino Ortega, Jr.
Jan 17, 2021
Celestino Ortega, Jr. passed peacefully from this life on January 17, 2021 at 80 years of age. He was born to the late Celestino Ortega, Sr. and Consuelo Pecina Ortega on February 20, 1940 in Rio Hondo, Texas.
Celestino had a certificate in Auto Body Repair and owned and operated Ortega’s Paint and Body Shop for many...
Iris Teresa Speck
Jan 17, 2021
Iris Teresa Watson Speck was born, in Bibb County, Georgia, July 9, 1946, to Laymon Kenneth Watson, Sr. and Cassie Batchelor Watson. She died January 17, 2021 after protracted illness. She resided in Jones County, Georgia, and graduated from Jones County High School in 1964. After graduation from Georgia Women’s College (now Georgia College and State University) in 1968,...
Benito Sosa
Jan 17, 2021
Benito Sosa, a longtime resident of Bluetown, TX, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 90 years of age. He was born in San Benito, TX on March 21, 1930 to the late Canuto Sosa and Dolores Rivas.
He was in agriculture and a lifelong farmer before his retirement. He loved his family,...
Susan Jane Fox
Jan 16, 2021
Susan Jane Fox, age 73, departed peacefully for her heavenly home on January 16, 2021 in Brownsville, Texas. She was born on July 4, 1947 to Jesse E. Fox, Jr. and Doris Jean Brady in Stephenville, Texas.
Susan grew up in San Benito, Texas and graduated from San Benito High School in 1964. She was an outstanding...
Ernesto M. Atkinson
Jan 15, 2021
Ernesto Martinez Atkinson, 94, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home. He was born to Alberto Cantu Atkinson and Anita Martinez, a pioneer family of the Brownsville-Matamoros and Rio Hondo-San Benito area, on November 30, 1926 in San Benito, Texas.
As a young boy, Ernesto joined the Boy Scouts and was...
Juanita S. MacPherson
Jan 15, 2021
Juanita Hood Stowe MacPherson died in her sleep on January 15, 2021 at the age of 93 due to Covid 19 and Alzheimer Disease. Juanita Hood was born in Stamford, Texas on September 17, 1927 to Renan Roy and Britta Balm Jones Hood. Her family moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1929 and settled in Weslaco...
Betty Rigsbee
Jan 14, 2021
Betty L. Rigsbee, age 91, of Harlingen, TX passed away January 14, 2021 succumbing to COVID.
April 21, 1929 Mitchel and Bertha Mathis of Mitchel, MO welcomed Betty to their family, where she joined a brother. After graduating from Elvins High School, she married William H. Rigsbee becoming a housewife and raising a...
